Budget Pokemon Card Spotlight: Shinx
For the fourth generation Pokemon in my Gen 1-9 budget binder page challenge, I opted for Shinx. To most people, this may come across as a curious choice, but it’s also a relatively easy one to make. It is a…
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Pokémon Cards • Art • Collecting
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Pokémon Cards • Art • Collecting
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The 7-Eleven Pokemon TCG Incident: A Wake-Up Call for Collectors
Most of you will have heard about the unusual Pokemon TCG stock dealing affecting Japan. More specifically, several 7-Eleven franchises were caught up in this mess, leading to some franchise contracts terminating early. As Pokemon collectors, however, we need to…
Why Is July 22nd Rowlet Day?
July 22nd is a very intriguing day in the Pokemon world. While most people don’t even realize it, we celebrate Rowlet Day / Mokuroh no Hi on this date. It is not the only unofficial Pokemon-related holiday in the year,…
Collector’s Note 004: Indonesian Mega Dream EX
I recently had the privilege and pleasure of opening an Indonesian pokemon booster box. The set is very similar to Mega Dream EX, which I opened up a few months ago in Japanese. But what is it about this Indonesian…
Digital Pokemon TCG Ripping: Gacha Slabz
In this modern age of the Pokemon TCG, it all comes down to having fun. For a lot of people, fun involves ripping physical packs, as it is a very pleasant experience. Unfortunately, rising prices and tough restocks have made…
An Introduction to Indonesian Pokemon TCG Products
Pokemon’s trading card game has become a global phenomenon over the past few decades. Localization efforts exist in many countries, even across Asia. Indonesian Pokemon TCG hasn’t been on many people’s radar, although it is slowly changing. But how does…
Why Does Chi-Yu Look So Different in Abyss Eye?
When people think of Chi-Yu, they see fire-type Pokemon more often than not. Its artwork usually involves a volcano or other lava-based surface. However, one cannot overlook this Pokemon is a dual-type: both fire and dark. That makes the Dark…
Should Gyarados and Dragonite Swap Evolution Lines?
The Pokemon TCG world – and by extension, the broader ecosystem – is filled with wonderful art. Some things make a lot more sense than others, but that is perfectly OK. However, there are some interesting fan theories capable of…
This Slim Dark Crystal Blaze Booster Box Surprised me
I recently had the pleasure of opening up a new Chinese Pokemon booster box. Not new as in a new set, but more as in a set I hadn’t opened up yet myself. Dark Crystal Blaze is akin to Obsidian…